The other day I went into the archives thinking I was going to research about financial situations of college students but I came out of the archives researching about mental health issues. I changed my mind and that is perfectly okay to do, especially in the early stages of a research project.
I change my mind all the time, and while some may see that as a weakness I think its actually a good thing. I found this quote on Pinterest and I think it perfectly explains this.
Not only did I change my mind on my topic for my research paper, but I am also in the process of looking to change my major. At first, I thought that changing my major was a really bad idea. I was convinced that it would put me behind in school and I would never graduate in time. But, after talking to my advisor and my older sister who both changed their majors in college, I realized that changing your major can actually be a really good thing.
My philosophy in life is “don’t do anything that doesn’t make you happy”. If I was stuck in a major that I was uninterested in, I would be miserable for the next 4 years. I would rather have to work extra hard for what I wanted than waste my time on getting a degree in a field I would never enjoy.
Changing your mind can lead to great things. Before I changed my topic for my paper, I was dreading what the research process was going to be like. I was not excited about the topic I originally chose and therefore, I was not looking forward to a whole quarter of researching it. However, now that I have changed my mind and chosen a topic that actually interests me, I am so excited. Even though I have only researched in the archives so far, I cannot wait to dig even deeper for my paper. Changing my mind was the best decision I have made so far in my CTW class.
Do not be afraid to do something different. Change your mind if you are not happy about something. Whether it is about something academically or even something in life in general, it’s okay to change your mind and completely switch it up. Next time you are on the verge of changing your mind, follow your gut and do it! Remember: Use you mind and change it!